Hampton put the finishing touches on their eighth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Mars Fightin' Planets a 13-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Hampton also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Marissa Snyder was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Snyder has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Snyder was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Hampton let Charlotte Lomb and Mackenzie Reese loose on the outfield. Lomb went 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a double, while Reese went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Brooke Murgenovich, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Hampton's win bumped their record up to 13-3. As for Mars, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Highlands the next time they take the field. Hampton will head out to face Highlands at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, while Mars will head out to face them at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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